For incoming freshmen, college means one thing: freedom. It also is usually a person’s first experience with credit cards. According to a recent study by Student Monitor, nearly two-thirds of college undergraduates acquire their first credit card before age 19. Eighty-seven percent of those are freshmen. While college is full of exciting and new adventures, [...]

The compound word Thanksgiving is made up of two very meaningful and powerful words, both deserving of reflection during this Thanksgiving season.The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) expresses thanks to the many that support their mission of creating a culture of financially responsible behavior through financial education. Turning a mission statement into a reality [...]